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Aug 27,2008
Presentation Leads Water Blogmistress to Strong Realization
by jenniferd
I had a really neat experience yesterday. I was invited to the adidas campus, located in North Portland, to talk about the excellent quality of Portland's tap water . The folks over at adidas have organized a group of "sustainability ambassadors," who are working to improve "green" practices at their company, from head to toe. The idea is that the ambassadors meet periodically and not only decide on changes they would like to implement company-wide, but also to learn information to transmit to co-workers. I spent about 1/2 hour talking to this group of people about Portland's great tap water and worked on dispelling many of the myths and fears that people have about drinking from the tap . I was delighted that they not only listened incredibly intently to my presentation, but they also asked some great follow-up questions. I could tell that this group was really thinking about what I had told them. They even invited me back for their health fair in October. T
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Aug 26,2008
Isobel's Clubhouse September Schedule
by nancy
Many thanks to all of you who responded to our survey and told us the best days/times for you to come and play at Isobel's Clubhouse. Isobel's Clubhouse is Central Portland's family room. It's a not-for-profit place for families to gather and play, and we hope to see you there. Based on your input, here's the schedule for September: M* 3:30 - 5:00 Stories and Open Play T* 9:30 - 11:30 Arts and Crafts
W* 3:30 - 5:00 Messy Projects
Th* 9:30 - 11:30 Arts and Crafts
F* 9:30 - 11:30 Stories and Open Play * You'll still want to check the weekly schedule that we post on Neighborhood Notes . If there's some field trip or adventure that's too good to pass up... well, then we won't pass it up :) Stories and Open Play: We have lots of donated books and art supplies. Depending on what mood you're in that day, we might paint, draw, make paper crafts, work with play dough, read stories, dress up i
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W* 3:30 - 5:00 Messy Projects
Th* 9:30 - 11:30 Arts and Crafts
F* 9:30 - 11:30 Stories and Open Play * You'll still want to check the weekly schedule that we post on Neighborhood Notes . If there's some field trip or adventure that's too good to pass up... well, then we won't pass it up :) Stories and Open Play: We have lots of donated books and art supplies. Depending on what mood you're in that day, we might paint, draw, make paper crafts, work with play dough, read stories, dress up i
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Aug 25,2008
2009 Neighborhood Small Grants Program, Applications due Monday, Nov. 3, 2008
by pearlgirl
Applications being accepted for Portland Neighborhood Small Grants through seven District Coalition offices The City of Portland, Office of Neighborhood Involvement and seven District Coalitions announce the third year of the Neighborhood Small Grants Program with $187,557 available to neighborhood and community-based organizations. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis through the seven neighborhood District Coalitions.Click here for more information on this year's grant program.
Click here for links to applications for each of the seven District Coalitions.
Click here for an informational flier you can print out and share with others.
If links are not working go to: www.portlandonline.com/oni and click on Neighborhood Small Grants Program.
Deadline for proposals Proposals will be due no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, November 3, 2008 at the District Coalition you apply to. Do not send proposals to the Office of Neighborhood Inv
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Aug 22,2008
Isobel's Clubhouse Schedule Week of 8/25
by nancy
Here are links to Isobel's Clubhouse events for the week of August 25th. 8/25 1:30 - 3:15 Arts & Crafts 8/26 3:30 - 5:30 Stories & Play 8/27 9:30 - 11:30 Arts & Crafts 8/28 3:30 - 5:30 Field Trip 8/29 3:00 - 5:00 Arts & Crafts Thank you for your flexibility during the month of August as we determine the best day/times for our community. We'll have a firm schedule of day/times September - December. If you'd like to share your preferences, Click Here to take survey We'd love to hear from you - for questions or suggestions, please call at 503.313.8047 or email us at centralportlandfamlies(at)gmail(dot)com.
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Aug 20,2008
Dig in the Dirt for Beautiful Schools
by pearlgirl
Make your school shine! On Saturday, Aug. 23, join thousands of volunteers for Community Care Day, 9 a.m. to noon, to take on landscaping and groundskeeping at 75 schools. Click here to sign up. Tasks vary from school to school, but include weeding, pruning, edging and laying bark chips. The volunteer commitment is important to Portland Public Schools, which employs only four groundskeepers to care for about 100 sites. Event sponsors include Pacific Coast Fruit Company and Coastwide Laboratories. Hands On Greater Portland is overseeing volunteer coordination. Volunteers include PPS parents, students and current and retired staff; members of local faith communities, and other community partners. Community Care Day is part of Project: Community Care, a program launched in 2001 to match every school with volunteers and hold events throughout the school year. Project: Community Care aids schools, improves learning and fosters long-term partnerships between groups and individual school
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Aug 19,2008
Blog-Off Day 2: What Will Tuesday Bring to our Blog-Off Bloggers?
by jenniferd
Tuesday's Blog-Off Challenge sent by The Mercury's Amy Ruiz: This challenge is courtesy of a reader: "I'd like to hear a response plan from each agency on a Nessie-esque beast in the water reservoirs. Assume it is dangerous, eating skinny dippers, dragging dogs underwater, etc." News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact, August 19, 2008
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Aug 12,2008
Pixie Project Worth a Visit
by northwest nola
I admit that I am a total sucker for animals. Let's just put it this way, my husband and I live in less than 500 square feet and we now have two cats and a dog. We can't help it, we love them all, and being forced to leave a pet store, shelter, etc. without a new pet is very much like torture! But then again, i don't want to become the "Crazy Cat Lady," either! Up until yesterday, Hubby and I only had two pets -- our cats Lucas and Timber. That all changed last evening when we went to my new favorite animal rescue site, The Pixie Project , to pick up our newest furry friend, Newman the Dog. We discovered Newman last weekend at one of the Pixie Project's satellite locations, Dog Star , a doggy daycare in the Pearl. Dog Star is kind enough to house shelter pets for The Pixie Project and often has as many as 6 dogs and cats on site, just because they love animals. Knowing that Dog Star houses shelter animals, we have periodically popped in over the past couple months to se
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Aug 11,2008
Clubhouse - when do you want to play?
by nancy
Today is our first day hosting activities at Isobels Clubhouse! Thank you all for your enthusiasm and generosity in donating time and gifts - there has been a true outpouring of support for this project. Clubhouse activities are available in the 'events' section of Neighborhood Notes , as well as on the Central Portland Families site. What are your best day/time combinations for attending Clubhouse activities? Please let us know via this short survey. Click Here to take survey Here's a list of your frequently asked questions, as well as my best answers as of today. Enjoy! Q: What is Isobel's Clubhouse? A: It's a dream come true - a not-for-profit space for families who live, work, learn and play in Central Portland. Q: Who is Isobel? A: Isobel Faith Zimmerman was the daughter of an Oregon pioneer family. Her wish was to build a community center, and Zimmerman Community Center is funded through her bequest. Many thanks to Zimmerman Community Center
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Jul 23,2008
For the Love of Hartley
by pearlgirl
DoveLewis lost one of its best this month—Naomi, you're in our thoughts. pupkisses.
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Jul 22,2008
Kids Marching Band - first practice was great!
by nancy
Here's part of a post from I Love Portland . She's writing about the first practice of the Kids Marching Band. We were there, and it was a LOT of fun. I Love Portland says: "The Kids Marching Band had it’s first practice and it was a hit! We all introduced ourselves, talked about our instruments and costumes and practiced the marching song. Then Jake and Leeland, with their rhythm sticks and recorder, led us to Jamison Square where we showed off all of our fun to the other kids! It was great and we can’t wait to do it again! The innocent onlookers laughed and clapped." The photos really round out the story. You can see them here , at our flickr page.
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Board Meetings
6pm, 2nd Thursday of each month
Pacific Northwest College of Art
1241 NW Johnson St.
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Planning
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Board Meetings
6pm, 2nd Thursday of each month
Pacific Northwest College of Art
1241 NW Johnson St.
Committee Meetings
Planning
1st & 3rd Tuesdays
6pm, PNCA
1241 NW Johnson St.
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721 NW 9th Ave.
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